Mountain Empire Small Animal Hospital

08/25/2025

This girl is all ears👂🏻

Meet our friend Sorenia! Her owners noticed her shaking her head and scratching her ears, so they came to Dr. Hart to see what she could do for help.

After taking an ear swab, we looked at the sample under the microscope 🔬and saw she had a yeast infection in her ears!

How does this happen? During allergy season, pets can get itchy and start licking their paws 🐾 and scratching their ears. This makes them get inflamed, where they can grow yeast and bacteria.

Once Dr. Hart and her team saw this, they knew just what to do! They prescribed a medication that had antibiotics and anti-fungal properties and applied them in her ear. Sorenia also had started a medication to help control the itch.

The important part of the story, she came in for a recheck exam!✔️ Sometimes, bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics, so we have to look and make sure the infection is truly gone!

Sorenia got a clean bill of health at her recheck and a gold star in the shape of a treat ⭐️ She is now itch free and happy to play outside! Thanks for your help, Dr. Hart!

08/24/2025

Don't turn around...they're right behind you...and your dog. Help slay those fleas and ticks on your dog for 8 months of protection with the Seresto collar.

08/23/2025

08/22/2025

🩺 Friday, August 22nd is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day!

This sweet kitty is discovering that vet visits aren't so scary after all! Regular checkups are one of the best gifts we can give our feline friends! 😻

Why annual vet visits matter:
✅ Early detection of health issues
✅ Keeping vaccinations current
✅ Discussing nutrition and wellness needs
✅ Building a health history for your cat

Pro tip: Cats are masters at hiding illness, so even if your kitty seems perfectly healthy, that yearly exam can catch things you might miss at home! 🏠

08/22/2025

Another reminder for ! Talk to your veterinarian for a pet skin health check or wellness visit.

08/21/2025

Kittens don't always know how to use the litter box when you bring them home. Here's some tips on how to litter train a kitten step-by-step.

08/20/2025

You can't help but smile when you're this fashionable and you've got your tail covered by Trupanion!

📷: on IG

08/19/2025

How do you know when to rush your pet to the veterinary hospital and when to watch them at home? Our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center explain!

08/18/2025

08/17/2025

Like any season, summer comes with its hazards for pets. To make sure you’re prepared for whatever comes your way this summer, check out this list of summer safety tips from our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

08/16/2025

What’s your dog really saying? 👂🐶
Those adorable ears aren’t just for listening — they’re speaking a whole language of their own. From perky curiosity to “please don’t bother me,” we’ve decoded every tilt, twitch, and flop.
Read the full guide on the blog 🐾✨